Special Education Paraeducator — Center-Based Support

Jeffco Public Schools; Colorado; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a Para Educ - Sub for Prospect Valley, a K-5 neighborhood school in Jefferson County, Colorado. This hourly role runs 1 hour per day, 260 days per year, with a starting hourly rate of $22.74, nonexempt and .125 FTE.

Responsibilities include instructional and behavioral support, assisting in IEP implementation, supervising lunch/recess/bus, and health-related duties under district guidance. A HS diploma is required; CPI/CPR/First Aid are recommended.

Qualifications

• Education and training: High school diploma/GED required.
• Experience: No experience required. Prefer one year of related work experience in K-12 school setting.
• Skills, knowledge, & equipment: Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with students who have a variety of disabilities.
• Certificates, licenses, & registrations: CPI, CPR and First Aid certificates highly recommended. Training provided by the district.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional and behavioral support in all academic and related areas to students, as directed by the teacher.
• Provide support to special education teacher such as preparing materials, assist in the implementation of IEP, provide input into the IEP when appropriate, deliver instructional materials for individual students, keep attendance and activity records, collect data for progress monitoring, and implement behavior intervention plans.
• Perform assigned lunch/recess/bus duties which include supervision in the cafeteria, playground and pre/post boarding of buses.
• Perform health and personal need duties as directed by teacher or nurse, including bathroom assistance, diapering, feeding and lifting students.
• Apply de-escalation strategies and manage classroom behavior.
• Perform restraints, if required or applicable, after attending district approved trainings.
• Participate in required Medicaid and Random Moment in Time Study provider trainings. Document personal care and/or delegated nursing services on a regular basis in EZEDMed system for Medicaid reimbursement purposes.
• Maintain confidential information as directed.
• Provide support outside of the center program as directed.
• Attend district-provided trainings and professional development as directed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

Jeffco Public Schools seeks a Para Educ - Sub for Prospect Valley, a K-5 neighborhood school in Jefferson County, Colorado. This hourly role runs 1 hour per day, 260 days per year, with a starting hourly rate of $22.74, nonexempt and .125 FTE.

Responsibilities include instructional and behavioral support, assisting in IEP implementation, supervising lunch/recess/bus, and health-related duties under district guidance. A HS diploma is required; CPI/CPR/First Aid are recommended.